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    Velvet Taco

    4.3 (112 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    DiAndra H.

    Some of the best tacos... indoor and outside seating. Never takes long to get your food, staff is always friendly and helpful. The rotisserie chicken taco is prob my fav.

    Spicy Tikka Chicken
    Rachel Z.

    I was in Dallas for a conference and all my friends said I needed to try Velvet Taco when I visited. I'm glad for the suggestion, it was amazing. I had the tikka tacos and they were so flavorful. I also got the house margarita and it was STRONG and yummy. The inside was clean and fresh, and had a laid back atmosphere. It's a restaurant where you order at the front, then pick a spot to sit, which is exactly what I wanted to have a chill night.

    Meghan B.

    Love love loved these tacos! They offered so many varieties of tacos. I had to try a little of everything. I ordered the Say What combo which came with two tacos, queso and chips And a drink which I chose the Sangarita. It was hard to choose my favorite taco but the Spicy Tikka Masala definitely stood out. It had just the right amount of spice and experience Indian food in the form of a taco was amazing. The Sangarita was also really good and had the right amount of sweetness and strong. The service was fast and the staff were so helpful with my first experience answering questions about the menu. I can't wait to go back to Dallas to try this again!

    Anna N.

    Great location. Though it gets a bit... weird at night, mostly because of the drunk people wandering in. But overall, same quality as all the other locations.

    Chicken and waffle taco, Quesa birria taco, and the weekly special taco
    Johnny T.

    I often come here when i'm seeing shows in Deep Ellum and it's always a clean, well lit, and delicious experience. This time I took my little sister and she devoured her Chicken & Waffle tacos while I got the Quesa Birria Duo and the weekly special, which was a Peruvian meat taco. All were tasty and fairly priced. I wish they had slightly more staff on payroll to speed up how long it takes to get the food out, but the wait isn't abysmal. I'll be back again and again. Highly recommended.

    Alexx R.

    I'd say overall the food was very mid for me. Chimichurri is my favorite but my Chimichurri tacos were not giving very much flavor....and the rice on the rack was VERY messy. Queso also mid. The staff was very friendly and the vibe were there. I do regret not ordering a piece of the red velvet cake though.

    Ethan M.

    Really cool and unique tacos. Love the vegetarian options. A little pricey but worth it. Great service and cool atmosphere. They are open late which is a plus. Great for post-bar munchies, especially with the a la carte menu. Would definitely come again.

    Frozen margarita and sangria
    Joy O.

    I loved the vibe of this restaurant. It was trendy, colorful, and inviting. I received top-notch service. The employees were quick and efficient. They were very helpful as well. They gave me recommendations. I went to this particular location twice because of the mixed frozen margarita and sangria. It was sooooo good. The food was just okay. I think it was a bit overpriced for the food portion (small). It was also spicy after I had specifically said I don't tolerate spicy, peppery food. Overall, I didn't enjoy the food except the red velvet cake.

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    Jessie C.

    Great cheap and fast bites! Although $5 is pricey for a taco it does have an elevated fusion flavor to it. I got the spicy tikki chicken taco and it came with with and sauces. It was great! If it had a touch of less sauce it'd be perfect. Seating was open, surprisingly clean, and quick as well as service during a late evening. Would recommend this place for food if your hungry past midnight

    Emily W.

    I've tried a different Velvet Taco location before but it was my first time at this location. Store was clean, employees were friendly, food came out pretty quickly, and it was spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered 3 tacos: 1) Mexi-Cal shrimp 2) slow-roasted angus brisket 3) fish n chips. I remember liking the fish n chips the other time I came and it was still good this time around. It was a popular one amongst the other members of my party. They also liked the grilled steak a lot, so I'll have to try that one next time. I liked the slow-roasted angus brisket better than the Mexi-Cal shrimp. I think I would enjoy these tacos more if they could be on corn tortillas. Overall I think the tacos are decent but everything else hits the mark (service, cleanliness, convenience, spaciousness, etc.).

    Roger C.

    This is a super cool place with great vibes and great music (little loud, but good). Cool art and artwork throughout. SERVICE: Fabulous! Greeted right when I came in and they were very helpful in finding the right taco for me. Nice people! FOOD: OMG! Tacos came out huge and the flavors were so unique and outstanding. I tried the Cuban Pig and the Korean Fried Rice taco. Both very flavorful, but the KFR was my favorite with enough spice and pineapple to complement the super tasty pork and fried rice - did I say Yummerz?!? I also had the chips and guac just to make sure I was full...I am now overstuffed, but happy!! If you are near Deep Ellum or staying at the Kimpton nearby...take the short walk, you won't regret it. I only wish I tried it yesterday. Nice job Velvet Taco....

    Chips and Red Curry Coconut Queso
    Paul J.

    A hankering for tacos led us to Deep Ellum and the Velvet Taco therein. We were happy to find a clean, well-air-conditioned interior (yet there were still folks eating al fresco on the 102-degree patio!). We ordered several tacos - my favorite was the fish & chips taco - flaky, crispy filets drizzled with a curry dressing and nestled into a dry slaw and crispies underneath. Also extra good was the Mexican-Cali Shrimp - spicy, blackened shrimp with a good mix of heat and flavor. Top it off with a slice of sweet, moist red velvet cake and wash it down with a Topo Chico! Glad I visited, you should too!

    Margarita/sangria frozen drink
    Grisel A.

    New to the area. Was craving something good after a day of unpacking. And boy I was not disappointed. I had the shrimp taco, it's sooo good. I had the frozen, margarita/sangria mix. A must have here even in a 30 degree day. The hubby had brisket taco. We also shared the brisket nachos also very delicious and full of flavor. Plenty of seating. Wish I saved room for the red velvet cake, Can't wait to be back.

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